Farmsup donates boat, outboard engine to Akawini village
Farm Supplies Ltd (Farmsup) on Saturday donated a 25-foot wooden boat along with a 60HP four-stroke Mercury outboard engine and 40 life jackets to be used by the school children of Akawini village, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall during the handing over ceremony thanked Farmsup for its donation while adding that his Ministry looks forward to working together in future projects of a similar nature around the country.
Managing Director of Farmsup, Renger van Dijk hands over the keys to the boat to Toshao Rudolph Wilson in the presence of Minister Dharamlall and others
Regional Chairwoman Vilma Da Silva, and Regional Executive Officer (REO) Susanah Saywack also expressed their gratitude to the company on behalf of the village and more so, for staying true to the promise made of the boat donation to the school which was made at the Essequibo Branch’s opening back in November 2022.
The timely donation, according to Toshao Rudolph Wilson, will ensure that the students from the various settlements are transported safely to the schools which are only accessible by boat.
He noted that these children travel miles from their village by boat to the Akwani Primary and Nursery Schools and that the boat and life jackets are certainly welcomed. He also expressed his gratitude to Farmsup on behalf of the parents whose children will benefit from the donation.
The boat being used by school children
However, the Managing Director of Farmsup, Renger van Dijk, expressed his enthusiasm at being able to make the much-needed donation to the Akwani village.
He noted that Farmsup and Mercury recognise the importance of education and understand that access to education, especially in these areas, is crucial for children, after all, they are the leaders of tomorrow. He reinforced the company’s commitment to its corporate social responsibilities which are demonstrated through various projects such as these.
In addition to that, he made mention of the strategic choice of donating a four-stroke engine because this type of engine has a reduced fuel consumption which will be better in terms of operational expenses, and is also known for fewer emissions which furthers Farmsup’s commitment towards a green initiative.
